La Mesa, CA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 24,902 housing units in La Mesa.
This represents a 3.1% growth from 24,154 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 24,902 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in La Mesa is about 47.1%.
La Mesa's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3%.
Average household size is 2.22 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in La Mesa were built after 1965.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 6.80% |
| One Bedroom | 22.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 29.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
| Median year structure was built | 1958 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $198,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $169,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $716 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.50% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.80% |
| Debt Free | 31.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.6% |
